Professional Head of HSE

Salary:
Location: London
Regions: Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Midlands, Oxfordshire, South East, South West, Surrey

Our client, a main contractor, are seeking an experienced Head of HSE.

The role will require regular attendance at the Swindon HQ (est. 2-3 days per week) plus regular travel to project sites and external bodies/clients for meetings in. Most of these will be in London for the foreseeable future. Ideally then, suitable candidates will live somewhere off the M4/M40 corridors.

Please note that CMIOSH is a strong deciding factor on consideration.

Essential:

• Chartered H&S professional (CMIOSH)
• In depth knowledge of Rail HS&E requirements.
• Experienced leading HS&E within Rail construction environment
• Experienced leading HS&E in major multi discipline construction projects
• Experienced in accident / incident investigation and determine root causes
• Thorough knowledge of H&S and Environmental statutory legislation and how to implement them
• IIRCA certified internal auditor (HS&E)
• Thorough knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Able to work collaboratively with the HTUK teams, client and stakeholders / interested parties and supply chain.
• Knowledge of the CDM regulation
• Able to lead the HS&E teams in a challenging environment
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels
• Able to deliver HS&E training to employees and sub-contractor

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management
• IRCA certified lead auditor (HS&E)
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of the TfL QUENSH condition / requirements
• Experienced in high risk construction environment e.g. nuclear / oil and gas
• National certificate or equivalent in Fire Safety and Risk assessment
• Experienced in RISQS auditing / management

Rail infrastructure continues to be a primary market for our client but they are tendering for major tunnelling (Silvertown, London Power Tunnels) and highways (A465 Heads of Valleys) projects.